Group trips are different from couples trips. Here's the honest sort.
Best for under-30 friend groups
- Budapest: Ruin bars, cheap drinks, thermal baths. The classic 4-night group destination.
- Kraków: Same vibe — cheap, lively, hostels-or-Airbnbs.
- Berlin: Club scene + cheap food + group-friendly Airbnbs.
- Belgrade, Serbia: Splavovi (river clubs) for late-night groups.
Best for 30-40 friend groups
- Lisbon: Mix of food, fado, day-trips. Apartment rentals work.
- Seville: Tapas culture is group-friendly.
- Split + Hvar: Sailing/swimming + party island combo.
- Barcelona: Beach + tapas + nightlife.
Best for 40+ friend groups (Wine/golf/relaxation)
- Tuscany agriturismo: Rent a villa, day-trip to Florence and Siena.
- Provence villa: Wine + lavender (June).
- Douro Valley villa: Wine-focused.
- Lecce villa: Apulian baroque + sea.
What to avoid for groups
- Multi-city groups in 5 days: Logistics nightmare.
- Mykonos for big groups: Hotel coordination + cost is brutal.
- Tiny medieval old towns: Hard to find 5+ rooms close together.
Strategy
- Apartments over hotels: Save 30-50% for groups of 4+.
- Villa rentals: Best for 6+ groups in wine regions or coast.
- Single base + day-trips: Reduces relocation logistics.
- Pre-booked group dinners: Many European restaurants don't take walk-in tables for 6+.